Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Seattle Star in Seattle, Washington

We have 1,702,578 pages in Washington

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1901

Page

3

Son of Secretary Hay Killed Falling From Window

Adelbert Hay son of Secretary Hay and former U S consul at Pretoria died after falling from a third story window in Haven Conn while visiting Yale. He had arrived from New York for a triennial reunion and class festivities were cancelled as a mark of respect. News reached Washington where Secretary Hay is prostrated and family plans to travel to New Haven for the funeral.

Hay Haven Conn Pre Haven House Yale New Haven New York New Mason Chicago Washington, D. C Adelbert Hay Adelbert S. Hay United States Pretoria Macrum

Fourth of July Picnic at Park by Federated Union

A community picnic will be held at the park on July 4 under the Federated Union of the TU. The event begins at 1 a.m. with lemonade and music and promises popular short celebrations for attendees.

Ouset Federated Union of the

Notable 14 Year Old Pioneers Telephone Link

York June 4 The wire has been discovered by P Levenberg a 14 year old tailor in the tenement district. He is employed by the New York Telephone and has worked at night for two years upon his communication between two points six blocks apart. He claims the line is conducted and a cable phone extends to a point underground. Professor Saye or Serviss investigated the feat and questions remain whether it can be used for long distances.

York P. Levenberg The New York Telephone P. Serviss Levenders Keely of Fame Elaime Servins

City Civil Service Exam Applications Rise

The city announces more than apfilicafor the civil service exam beginning next. The municipal court has six applications for a laborer position. A carpenter named Mc fell aboard the City Saturday afternoon at Parkway, injuring his left arm and shoulder. He was removed to Providence Hospital. County commissioners award the contract for the new county farm to HN Swartwood and H Lis, bid $1,562.

Carpenter Providence HN. Swartwood H. Lisote

City Hall Notice of Public Works Bids Advertised

The meeting of the Pabile works Saturday announced bids for water mains on Occidental Avenue from Madison to Jackson and from Water main on Boren Avenue to Broadway. Grading and parking on Tenth Avenue north from Denny Way to East, with work on Thom erading and Hoyleston Avenue line areas including John H Nagile properties.

Pabile Works Occidental Avenue Jackson

Sooner Reservation Clears After Comanche Conflict

An unsettled dispute around a Comanche reservation ends with the area now clear, following a sequence that began with a confrontation and led to finalization of the withdrawal of the "Booners" from the site.

Tex Comanche Reservations Reservation

Funeral Delays as Mrs Hay Awaits Arrival

New Haven Conn June M secretary Hay whose son died suddenly on arrival here yesterday showed improvement this morning. The body of the young consul will likely be taken to Cleveland but plans await Mrs Hay arrival and arrangements have not been made.

New Haven Conn Hay Cleveland

Kruger Sends Wreath for Beloved Dead Consul Adelbert Hay

Amsterdam reports that Dom Pauler cabled to America to order a handsome wreath as a tribute to the dead consul Adelbert Hay, a figure who was very popular with his colleagues.

Amsterdam Dom Pauler America Adelbert Hay

Gold Dust Boundary Order Eases Klondike Royalties

The gold commissioner issues an order allowing all dust to pass the boundary if royalty payment proof is provided and a certificate is shown. Commissioner Rows and Gold Commissioner Senkler of Dawson preserve discretion to admit commercial gold dust, reducing seizures at the boundary.

Klondike Yukon Rows Senkler Dawson

Princess Hatnfeldt Inherits Further From Huntington Will

San Francisco June 4 The adopted daughter of the late C P Huntington will receive 1 9 million in addition to the one million left by her adopted father Henry E Huntington contributes the extra sum with no will contest expected in view of surging security values from the railroad magnate.

San Francisco Princess Hatnfeldt C. P. Huntington Henry E. Huntington

Wandering Woman Found After Night in Nightgown

Mrs W H Burns of Stratford seven miles west of Wilson Creek wandered the countryside for a day and night in a night robe. Found by her husband and Joseph McMahon near Coulee City, she will be taken to Waterville for sanity examination. Her feet are cut and bruised from exposure. Mrs Burns had been ill and became slightly demented.

Coulee City Wash W. H. Burns Stratford Wilson Creek Joseph McMahon Waterville

List of names and places from a historical directory

A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and their cities or roles across regions, including Victoria, Everett, Port Townsend, Seattle, Olympia, Spokane, and beyond. The roster mentions merchants, contractors, miners, canneries, timber buyers, and other professions alongside towns in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

Precaution for Health From Skagway Steamer Advice

Health precautions reach rail and foot travelers after Skagway reports on the Dolphin. Trains are inspected by health officers with railroad help and receive clean bills of health if eligible, mirroring steamer procedures. A joint agreement with the Canadian government governs the safeguards for passengers crossing the border.

Skagway Amerio

Funeral notices for W. J. Kraming and Miss Theresa McNamara

The funeral for W. J. Kraming, drowned two weeks ago on the Duwamleh river, was held yesterday at Butterworth's chapel with interment at Mount Peasant. A. C. U. lodge members attended Beattie, Columbia, Evergreen and Al-Ki. Miss Theresa Fr. McNamara died Saturday of consumption and was buried at Calvary after services at the Church of Immaculate Conceptions led by Rev. Father Brown. grave services by Nev. Father Woods.

W. J. Kraming Duwamleh Butterworth’s Chapel Mount Peasant Beattie Columbia Evergreen Al-Ki Theresa Fr. McNamara North Broadway Church of Immaculate Conceptions Father Brown Calvary Nev Father Woods

Victorian Sails Steamer Victorias Sets Sail for Southeast

Steamer Victorias with Capt John Roberta of Dodwell & Co waited in Southeastern Alaska last night carrying 66 passengers and no cargo. Passenger Hue Madden, returning from Nome on the Jeanie, travels to Dawson to settle hotel and saloon business affairs.

Victorias John Roberta Dodwell & Co Alaska Hue Madden Nome Jeanie Dawson

Hurley Suspended Striker Ties Up Seattle Baseball Rumors

Hurley, Seattle’s star first baseman, has not played in two Tacoma games and is suspended. The St Joe club, Western League, reportedly used him with Spokane and then with another team under payment terms. Dugdale keeps lines open between Tacoma and St Joe as officials sort the tangle and Hurley could return soon.

Hurley Seattle Tacoma Murtey Bt. Joe Spokane St. Joe Dugdale

Dawson Seeks Carnegie Gift for North Country Library

Dawson Public Library and Recreation association has sent a letter to Andrew Carnegie asking consideration for a public library endowment in the far north. The Dawson committee notes local idle time and reads rooms as a key pastime and expects a reply before summer ends.

Dawson Dawson Public Library and Recreation Association Andrew Carnegie Far North Steel King Roomea

Swindler Campbell Arrested on Fraud Indictments

Cincinnati report says W Greer Campbell, under four Chicago indictments, was arrested in Cincinnati while fugitive from justice. Raymond Carew, a Chicago broker, claims losses of 150000 and names other notable victims. Campbell allegedly sold fake state rights for an electric ore-smelting process and financed lavish living with forged contracts. He fled to Canada with money and a bride, then Europe. Carew offered money to suppress the story.

New York Cincinnati Windflere W. Greer Campbell Campbell Chicago Raymond Carew J. L. Hookefeller Armours Cudah Bell Menin Caplitallate Diamonda Aitha Canad Europe Fourth Street

Fourth of July Fireworks Available for Beattie Residents

Local ad invites boys and girls in Beattie and Washington state to subscribe to the Star at 25 cents per month. Subscribing brings an order on Ethodes Hros for fireworks, with each new subscriber earning fireworks equal in value to 25 cents. Fireworks are advertised as first class and widely available.

Beattie Washington Star Star Office Ethodes Hros Becond Avenue Star Syndicate

Nome City Aims to Attract reputable business

Mayor Humes received a letter from Nome City Mayor J F Grease asserting no intent to bar lawful enterprises but to invite capital for mine development. Grease recalls an attempt by some merchants to impose prohibitive licenses on newcomers, which failed. The enclosed communication to the Nome council was reportedly endorsed but the enclosure was omitted in transmission.

Humes J. F. Grease Nome City Grese Grease Nome

Boxers Reorganizing Under Allied Bay Movement

Authorities report a revived Boxer movement named Allied Bay, claiming mutual protection but viewed as foreign and dangerous. Activity is concentrated around Tientsin as officials grow alarmed.

Perkin June M Tientatn

Wesleyan M B B church holds postponed children's day

Suburban Wesleyan Missionary Baptist Church conducted its children’s day exercises at Routh Seattle on Sunday after postponement. The beautified church and excellent program were praised, while local reports note the county barn rebuilding and Ballard school board bid openings at tonight’s meeting.

Wesleyan M. B&b Seattle

From Music to Millions in La Salle Musician Named Heir

Drake rose from pittance in a local band to a fortune as an heir to 3,000,000 dollars. He traveled with a touring troupe that played to empty houses for a week. A cablegram from Firemen Germany notified him of the inheritance and he and his wife plan to travel to Germany to claim the estate.

LA Salle Drake Firemen Germany

Republican convention opens in Columbus with wide attendance

Delegates and visitors fill Columbus as the Republican state convention opens at four in the afternoon. Gov Nash is expected to be renominated by acclamation. The Anti-Caldwell faction mounts a strong challenge to the lieutenant governor, with a platform unlikely to differ from past declarations.

Columbus Nash Caldwell

Residents demand sewer on Fir Street amid drainage woes

South of Yealer Way between Twelfth and Fifteenth Avenues residents complain closet drainage on Fir Street drains into the mulch by the gulch. Refuse lodges in bushes, raising disease fears. Board of Health has urged action, but the council has taken none.

Yealer Way Twelfth Fifteenth Avenues Fir Street Board of Health

Foreclosure Suit Targeting Seattle Land Mortgage

In King county Washington Jane Agard sues Nels Anderson A B Peterson and others to foreclose a mortgage on lots 54 and 55 in Dwight's Addition Seattle. The 1892 mortgage by Anderson to Agard secures a 100 note at 10 percent due two years after date. Defendants must answer within 60 days of first publication June 24 1910. Attorneys Peters Powell Seattle King County Washington.

State of Washington County of King Jane Agard Nela N. Anderson Peterson J. Strait August Lovegren Preston Mill Company Scandinavian - American Bank of Seattle Byublication Nels N. Anderson A. &. Peterson King County Waenhington Lota Dwight Benattle Washington Neila N. Anderson Jane (. Agard

Rainier Arrives in Seattle With Cargo and Passengers

The steamer Rainier, agents L. H. Gray & Co., arrived in Seattle yesterday from San Francisco carrying 475 tons of cargo and a list of passengers including Mies Carlin Richard Anderson A A Oliver Charles Mathewson D McDonald Mrs Shute Hal Taber Mrs Oliver J A Want Arthur Thompson Mrs J A Lunes L B Fiverett G Selim C W Southern. Rainier discharged cargo at Galbraith's wharf and departed for Whatcom this morning.

Rainier L. H. Gray &O Seattle San Francisco Mies Carlin Richard Anderson A. A. Oliver Charles Mathewson McDonald Shute Hal Taber Mrs. Oliver J. A. Want Arthur Thompson Mra J. A. Lunes L. RB. Fiverett G. Selim C. W. Southern Galbraith’s Wharf Whatcom

Late arrivals at Rainier Grand and Diller hotels listed

The article lists numerous guests and visitors by name and location at the Rainier Grand and Diller hotels, including J. M. Comatock of Spokane and many others from cities like Denver, Butte, Tacoma, Olympia, San Francisco, Portland, and Vancouver. Additional names appear for the Northern and Seattle hotels, with entries including residents and travelers from Canada and the United States.

Rainier Grand J. M. Comatock Spokane Walt. C. Brace Denver A. H. Weber Butte Maj. Geo. H. Penrose A. A E. B. Braden F. A. Walpole Washington D. C Frank L. Wheeler North Yakima C. H. K. Smith San Francisco Trad Huston Tacoma F. L. Goddard Fort Steilacoom the Diller H. C. Poeeney EF. Hancock Teesville John Cline Olympia H. C. Vining Hamilton Geo. W. Tibbitts Gilman H. C. Adams Portland W. W. Conner la Conner T. L. Lynch T. Dunlap Dan Connors J. FB

Teachers in Trouble in Vancouver School Row

Two principals Miss Agnes Deans Cameron and Minas Williams face suspension after allegedly holding written examinations for promotion against board rules. Public reaction criticizes board and superintendent as high handed. Florance Marvin listed as a consultant with notices about bicycle repair.

Vancouver BR. C Agnes Deans Cameron Minas Williams

Central and Salmon bay school additions discussed

The article notes construction plans for additions to the Central and Salmon Bay schools and mentions a monthly social of Haworth league at the Dallard M. K. church. It also cites resignations and new postings including MK. McGinnia at Mallard School and Colton’s education role in Mindanao Jolo.

Central Salmon Bay Haworth Dallard M. K McGinnia Mallard School Dae North Yakinoa

Bloody picnic train shooting shocks Louts crowd

At a color church picnic near Louts Missouri a train car erupted in gunfire over a remark about a woman. Samuel Hart was killed, Samuel Torans and two others wounded as the interior of the cab was torn by bullets. Arrests followed.

Louts Frank Willams Samuel Torans Torans Mia Samuel Hart Jans, Laughlin Frank Williama

Also Mentioned on This Page

Young Hay Re. T. U Cottage City New County Barn City Hall Mrs. Hay QOM Kruger Act of Commissioner Bruzier M. Pointer Thos Adair Miner Dawnon B. N. Jones New Wetminster Bernard Mac Ponald Rossland Munek Davenport Th A. Lonner Toronto W. A. Ward Victoria HL OL O. W. Wilcow Missoula P. J. Johnson Walla Walla T. Hannal Tokio Japan Mr. Joseph MacDonald Douglas Lland Chas, Ehrenberg Merchant Burke Idaho W. A. van Epps Geo. L. French the Stevene A. C. Foster Winnipeg Chas. McClure Sydney Australia F. H. Newhall Port Townsend FE. B. Cook A RK. Kineth Coupeville A. Th. Dorsey Port Angeles J. M. Haxter Homnewick Capt. Cooper Fort Flagler A. B. Dickerman Maple Valley Michael Younger Haileneburg C.D. Lewin Sedro Woolley BE. A Carnegie Leorget John Morach Ballard Balard Echeo Board Ae Ee Ava McMullen Tary Rhodes Bros F. G. Wright Coma FE. Waidman J. H Conrad Daweon Stenger Minas Addie Brown Revelstoke FR. H. Herbold Wallace Shelley Jones Aberdeen Anna Girard Florence Italy Willie Wheeler A. Hunter Geo. L. Smith L. O. Waldo White Florance Marvin Prophetous Victoria Hotel Buit Kirkwood Becondatreeta Vremont Ednewater van Astelt Nocon Itien Columbia City M. A. Colton Mindanao Jolo Philippine Islands Taft Commission Atkinson Manila Stevens & Stevens Pike Pike &T New York Life Insurance Ca Rand Opera Sam Ecet Enon John Cort Grand Opera House Elisabeth Jay Richardson Hirb Avenue Theater Mala Silver King Hiro Avenue Theater Haseel Davy Crockett Cohn & Cohn Jackson Street EK. Co Raymond & Hoyt Recond Ave Ernst Bros Pike St. Tel Tor Geo. McLerkon, Tilt Fityt Is J, Matzger Second Lecies Apollinaris Hirsch A. Lindauer Optician S22 Pike Street Lachew MEE Chong & CO Becond Ave Hoh. T. Turner Sanitarium Hinckley Block Bryant Howe Z. C. Miles & Piper CO Yesler Way Sherman, Glay & CO Matheson Bros. Grocers Cor Main Yesler Wat Seattle Transfer Co First AY Old England Milan Galveston Potel Butler Beatties Hine Star Paint CO Seattle Gas & Electric Co Queen Cry Steam Laundry Fourth Ave Pike St Jene
Search Courier

Search the Seattle Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Seattle Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication